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B664 LSA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

125,549 mi
Last recorded125,549 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB664 LSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 125,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Showing signs of corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside has been welded and sealed

Pass 4 Jul 2018 124,972 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion around suspension components

Underside chassis area has been welded and sealed difficult to test properly.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 124,229 miles

Offside Front Wheel has slight play in bearing

Oil leak offside front and nearside front swivel joints ()

Suspension components showing signs of slight corrosion.

Underside has been welded and sealed.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 123,407 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 122,857 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 122,328 miles

All suspension springs showing corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight oil leak at nearside rear brake backing plate/hub

Underside of vehicle has been welded & sealed

Pass 3 Jul 2013 121,718 miles

Oil leak from front diff

Underside has been welded & sealed

Pass 4 Jul 2012 121,180 miles

Difficult to test brake pipes as they are covered with sealer

Pass 7 Jul 2011 120,545 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle has been welded & sealed making it difficult to test chassis & brake pipes properly

Pass 6 Jul 2010 120,086 miles

Chassis has been welded & sealed

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 119,436 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 118,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 118,536 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 118,536 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 118,115 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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B664 LSA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B664 LSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B664 LSA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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